PSAC celebrates the news that the Senate has finally adopted Bill C-16, which will enshrine trans rights into Canadian law. Bill C-16 finally passed the Senate on June 15, after passing the House of Commons in October 2016.
“This represents a huge step forward in defense of trans peoples’ right to work in an environment where they are respected and protected against prejudice and hate,” said Robyn Benson, PSAC National President.

PSAC is committed to advancing the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in Canada.
PSAC fights for human rights
Unions have been powerful forces for equality and justice in the workplace, and have made significant gains for GLBT workers in Canada.

Submission to the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-16, An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code by the Public Service Alliance of Canada
April, 2017
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Canada’s Senate is about to make a decision on whether to extend important human rights protections to Canada’s trans communities. You can help. Please take 5 minutes to voice your support for this legislation by phoning at least one member of the Senate Committee which will soon decide this legislation’s fate!

PSAC’s 2017 National Equity Conference was held last March in Toronto, where delegates from five equity groups held workshops, passed resolution and elected delegates to PSAC’s Triennial Convention.
Here are some photos from the event.
For more photos from the conference, please visit our Flickr gallery.